Land Acquisition Specialist

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify and evaluate potential land parcels for renewable energy development based on technical, environmental, regulatory, and financial criteria.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with landowners, brokers, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Negotiate and execute land lease, purchase, easement, and option agreements.
• Collaborate with project developers, GIS analysts, legal counsel, and permitting teams to ensure land acquisitions align with project development goals.
• Manage title review, ALTA surveys, zoning verification, and other due diligence activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of landowner communications and agreement status in CRM or project databases.
• Represent the company at community meetings, public hearings, and local events to build trust and support for projects.
• Monitor and understand local, state, and federal land use and permitting regulations.
• Assist with resolving landowner issues and coordinating with legal teams on dispute resolution, when needed.

Qualifications : Required :

Experience :

Preferred :

Experience with GIS tools for land evaluation.

Familiarity with renewable energy development processes and timelines.

Knowledge of agricultural land use and rural community dynamics.

Skills & Competencies :

Negotiation & relationship management

Due diligence & risk assessment

Project management & coordination

Legal and regulatory knowledge

Self-motivated with strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Technically proficient with MS Office, CRM systems, and mapping software (e.G., ArcGIS)